Major update from Lloyds set to impact banking across Devon towns

Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed to The Moorlander that its Okehampton and Ivybridge branches will close in 2026 as part of a wider programme of closures across the UK.

The Okehampton branch is set to close on 25 March, while Ivybridge will shut its doors earlier on 14 January.

Between January and October 2026, the banking group will close 49 branches in total – 26 Lloyds, 10 Halifax and 13 Bank of Scotland.

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A Lloyds spokesperson told The Moorlander: “The way people are banking has changed, with over 21 million customers choosing our apps to manage their money. We’re providing more choice than ever before, bringing together the best in digital convenience with our people. Alongside our app, our customers can use any Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland branch, the Post Office or Banking Hubs for their everyday banking, and deposit cash at over 30,000 PayPoint locations.”

The group says that mobile banking gives customers 24/7 access to their accounts, allowing them to pay in cheques, apply for finance, manage subscriptions, check credit scores and message support teams.

The group also added that its apps are compatible with screen readers and use the latest security technologies.

2026 branch closures

Lloyds

• Alfreton – 19 January

• Ammanford – 12 January

• Bideford – 13 January

• Camborne – 7 October

• Chepstow – 7 October

• Chester-le-Street – 14 January

• Deal – 22 January

• Fleet – 13 January

• Gillingham (Dorset) – 8 January

• Gorseinon – 12 October

• Harborne – 8 October

• Havant – 19 January

• Hedon – 28 January

• Ivybridge – 14 January

• Lewes – 19 January

• Mitcham – 8 January

• New Addington – 14 January

• Okehampton – 25 March

• Penzance – 21 January

• Petersfield – 21 January

• Ryde – 21 January

• Southampton Hedge End – 21 January

• Southampton Totton – 19 January

• Stamford – 20 January

• Swadlincote – 20 January

• Totnes – 8 January

Halifax

• Buxton – 20 January

• Camborne – 7 October

• Deal – 22 January

• Hastings – 22 January

• Havant – 15 January

• Middleton – 8 January

• Seaford – 19 January

• Skipton – 26 January

• Wandsworth – 15 January

• Yeovil – 12 January

Bank of Scotland

• Bellshill – 12 January

• Castle Douglas – 22 January

• Dingwall – 25 March

• Erskine – 13 January

• Gairloch – 15 January

• Glasgow Anniesland – 12 January

• Grangemouth – 8 October

• Hawick – 7 October

• Largs – 25 March

• Larkhall – 8 January

• Nairn – 20 January

• St Andrews – 20 January

• Tain – 12 January

For those preferring in-person services, the bank has said customers will still be able to use alternative Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches, as well as Post Offices, Banking Hubs and PayPoint locations.

Lloyds confirmed that all staff affected by the closures will be offered alternative roles within the business.